Search Jackson County 24 Hour Booking

Jackson County 24 hour booking records come from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Gainesboro. Sheriff Matty Hinson runs the department and the county jail on Hospital Drive. Jackson County is a rural part of the Upper Cumberland region with about 11,786 residents. The jail handles both misdemeanor and felony bookings for all of Jackson County. Online search options are limited here, so the most reliable way to get 24 hour booking data is by calling the jail at 931-268-6226. Third-party sites do list some Jackson County booking information, but the sheriff's office is the official source.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office Bookings

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 620 Hospital Drive in Gainesboro. Sheriff Matty Hinson oversees both law enforcement patrols and jail operations. When someone is arrested anywhere in Jackson County, they are brought to this facility for booking. The jail runs at minimum to maximum security levels and houses adults charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes.

During booking, staff collect the person's full name and identifying details. Date of birth and age are recorded. A physical description goes into the file, covering height, weight, race, and sex. The booking date and time are logged precisely. The arresting agency and officer are noted. Each charge is listed individually, along with the bond amount and type. Housing assignments within the facility are also part of the record. All of this makes up the Jackson County 24 hour booking entry.

You can reach the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 931-858-8660 or the alternate line at 931-268-8825. The jail line is 931-268-6226. Fax requests go to 931-268-4197. You can also email jcsdept@twlakes.net. The Jackson County Government website has contact information for other county offices.

How to Find Jackson County Booking Records

Jackson County has limited online tools for checking 24 hour bookings. The county does not run a live public jail roster on the sheriff's website. That means you need to call the jail or use a third-party site. Calling is still the most reliable method. Give staff the person's name, and they can check if that individual is in custody or was recently booked in Jackson County.

For verified and up-to-date 24 hour booking details from Jackson County, the jail is the best source. You can also visit in person at 620 Hospital Drive in Gainesboro during normal business hours to request information. Staff at the front desk can look up recent bookings and give you the details you need.

The screenshot below shows the type of booking data available through third-party sources covering Jackson County.

Keep in mind that these sites are not operated by Jackson County. Always verify with the sheriff's office for the most accurate information.

Jackson County Public Records Requests

Jackson County handles public records requests through the county mayor's office. County Mayor Randy Heady is the records custodian. You can submit written requests in person or by mail to 2565 Freestate Road, PO Box 617, Gainesboro, TN 38562. The phone number is 931-268-9888, and the email is mayor@jacksoncotn.com.

Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, Jackson County has 7 business days to respond. Looking at records in person is free. Copy fees are charged based on actual cost. Under T.C.A. 10-7-503, booking records are public records in Tennessee. You do not have to be the person who was arrested to request them. Tennessee residency may be needed for certain types of records in Jackson County. The county keeps booking records per state retention standards, and criminal history is also available through the TBI TORIS system.

Note: For 24 hour, 48 hour, or 72 hour booking lists, contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office directly rather than the county mayor's office.

Jackson County Jail Services

The Jackson County Jail uses the City Telecoin system for inmate commissary deposits. You can make deposits online through the City Telecoin website or use the kiosk in the jail lobby. This is how families send money to people who are booked in Jackson County. The jail also accepts phone calls from inmates through the facility's phone provider.

Mail for inmates goes to Jackson County Jail, 620 Hospital Drive, Gainesboro, TN 38562. All mail is searched before it reaches the inmate. Visitation schedules change, so call the jail at 931-268-6226 for the current hours and rules. You need to be on the approved list to visit someone booked in Jackson County.

Jackson County had a very low violent crime rate of 28 per 100,000 in 2018. The county includes Gainesboro and Granville as its main towns. Despite the small population, the jail stays active. Both misdemeanor and felony offenders pass through. For people who end up sentenced to state prison, the FOIL search tool can help locate them in the Tennessee Department of Correction system. The Tennessee Public Records Portal also covers Jackson County.

Jackson County Booking Expungement

If you were arrested and booked in Jackson County but the case did not result in a conviction, you may qualify for expungement. Tennessee law allows you to petition the court to have the record removed. Cases that were dismissed, had a not guilty verdict, or were retired are eligible. Some misdemeanors and Class E felonies also qualify after you complete the sentence and a waiting period passes.

The expungement process goes through the court, not the sheriff's office. You file a petition in the court where the case was heard in Jackson County. There is a filing fee. Once granted, the booking record at the Jackson County Jail should be sealed or removed from public access. Background checks through the TBI should no longer show the arrest. This does not happen automatically, so you have to go through the steps yourself or hire a lawyer to help with the Jackson County court filing.

Cities in Jackson County

Jackson County includes Gainesboro and Granville. Neither city is large enough for a separate page. All arrests in these areas are processed at the Jackson County Jail in Gainesboro.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County is surrounded by several other Tennessee counties in the Upper Cumberland area. Each has its own jail and booking records.

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